Psychiatrist salary in West Virginia
What psychiatrists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,320$30.44 per hour
vs U.S.−78%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$63,320 – $334,250Top 10%: $465,770+
Jobs900.69× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $246,990 | $118.75 | 550 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Nevada · $210,030 New Jersey · $194,070 North Carolina · $168,880 Nebraska · $135,180 Arkansas · $124,750 Idaho · $75,470
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a psychiatrist make in West Virginia?
Psychiatrists in West Virginia earned a median of $63,320 a year ($30.44 an hour) in May 2025, 78% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $63,320 to $334,250.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.